§ 6322 Emergency Restraining Order Authority

Family Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

This law lets a judge quickly make a temporary order to stop someone from doing something bad, like hurting or threatening someone, without the other person being there to argue first.

Key Takeaways

•This is for emergencies where someone needs protection fast.
•The order is temporary until a full court hearing happens.
•It’s only used to enforce other protection orders (like § 6320 or 6321).

Example

If someone is threatening to hurt their ex-partner, the ex-partner can ask a judge for an emergency order to make them stop.

The judge can say 'stop contacting them' right away, even if the scary person isn't in court yet.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 6322 Emergency Restraining Order Authority

The court may issue an ex parte order enjoining a party from specified behavior that the court determines is necessary to effectuate orders under Section 6320 or 6321. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 154. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

ex parte order Section 6320 or 6321

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6322.

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References

Key Takeaways

Example

Key Terms

Related Statutes

References